androgenesis

Scientific  

/ ăn′drō-jĕn′ĭ-sĭs /

1. The development of an embryo that contains chromosomes only from the male parent.

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Example Sentences

But in Squalius alburnoides, sperm with multiple chromosome sets can provide all the nuclear genetic material needed for a viable offspring — paving the way for androgenesis.

From New York Times

Though he acknowledges one in 100 fish is a rare occurrence, Mr. Morgado-Santos thinks this instance of androgenesis could represent a “snapshot” of a population moving toward becoming its own species.

From New York Times

Put another way, androgenesis may help this fish become independent from the other Squalius species it relies on to reproduce.

From New York Times